Flat to rent in London SW11, 1 Bedroom

An absolutely delightful one double bedroom apartment located in a secure riverside development with concierge and access to residents gym.

The property is comprised of a spacious open plan lounge / modern fitted kitchen & dining area; a private balcony with mesmerizing views of the Thames river; a very well sized double bedroom; a modern three pieces tiled bathroom; and access to some storage area off the hallway. Further benefits include wooden flooring & double glazed windows throughout, secure intercom camera system, a very cheap Council Tax and option for secure underground parking (to be negotiated). The development still offers private direct access to the river path and lift access.

The property is within a short walk proximity to Clapham Junction station (the train station in Europe with the most trains running daily), but also only 2 minutes walk to the Battersea Square and its world class bars and restaurants (Gordon Ramsay is one of them). Many day and night buses also run by 2-3 min walk on York road. Plenty of local amenities are also by short walking proximity.

Property is available by the 7th of May and offered optionally unfurnished, partly or fully furnished (to be negotiated).

* Battersea Area Overview

Battersea, a sought-after area in the London Borough of Wandsworth in the heart of the inner-city district of South West London, situated on the South side of the River Thames. It is home to a vibrant mix of established residents, new families and young professionals. Battersea has a real sense of community to it, with the small town feel of the area being one of the major reasons why local residents feel so avidly about where they live.

* Battersea Property Types & Architecture

Battersea is a very desirable place to live. There is a vast choice of different types of colonized property in the area, all thanks to a fair amount of architectural changes that have taken place over the years. Many new riverside developments have been constructed over the waterfront including many spacious and luxurious apartments. Meanwhile over at the village area there is a vast choice of fantastic townhouses and maisonettes, also with a reasonable share of Victorian terraces. Property purchase and rental prices are at the higher end of London's property market, powered by the increasing demand to live in the area.

* Battersea Shopping and Entertainment

Battersea is jam packed with numerous restaurants, cafes and bars feeding every range of taste available. The local clubs and bars give a very lively feel to the area especially on the evenings offering an array of different styles from a 1970s feel (Mishmash bar) to electric music, or even salsa bars. A good choice of comedy and theater can be found at the Battersea Arts Center. The Thai Festival (July) is a great attraction and brings a great selection of Thai dance events, Thai food stalls and mind blowing fashion shows. For the centralist this area will also keep your brain cells in tacked by offering The Pump House Gallery in Battersea Park with a headline role in the local culture life of Battersea has new exhibition every couple of months with many attention-grabbing events happening through out the year.

* Battersea Transport

The nearest tubes are Clapham Common and Clapham South, both delivered by the northern line. The Clapham Junction station (Over-ground & Underground) is also available and is daily caught by professionals leading into Victoria, Waterloo and further on. A large selection of Day and Night buses are available to be caught into from and to central. Many cycle routes are also available.